Pena Gris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pena gris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 43.939 N,1 49.076 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.732317
  • Longitude: -1.817933
Wreck Depth 96 m
Water Depth 116 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENA GRIS
Type trawler
Flag ES
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck known as Pena Gris is located in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of France at coordinates 44 43.939 N, 1 49.076 W. This submerged maritime obstruction is officially documented by the UK Hydrographic Office and appears on international navigational charts. Historical hydrographic survey records indicate the site was initially reported as a non-dangerous obstruction with a depth of 96 meters before being updated to a submerged wreck position based on French nautical charting data.

Surveying Details

H2770/69 7.1.76 NDW PA IN 444400N, 014900W. (CADIZ NM 1680/75). BR STD. 28.5.86 SHOWN AS USC PA 96MTRS IN 444400N, 014900W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7070. NC 2664. SEP 2009000062843 13.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 96MTRS IN 4443.952N, 0149.112W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

MAYDAY POSN 444000N, 014900W. VESSEL SHIPPING WATER. CREW RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the PENA GRIS wreck located?

The PENA GRIS wreck is located at coordinates 44 43.939 N,1 49.076 W.

How deep is the PENA GRIS and where exactly is it located?

The PENA GRIS lies at a depth of about 96 meters and is located at coordinates 44 43.939 N,1 49.076 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENA GRIS?

The seabed around the PENA GRIS lies at approximately 116 meters deep.

When did the PENA GRIS sink?

The PENA GRIS sank on Nov 11, 1975.

When was the wreck of the PENA GRIS discovered?

The wreck of the PENA GRIS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the PENA GRIS belong to?

The PENA GRIS belonged to ES.

What type of wreck is the PENA GRIS?

The PENA GRIS is classified as a trawler.

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